Bishop Amat’s Cruz Acosta
By George Hernandez
(La Puente) – I sat down with Bishop Amat big man Cruz Acosta. He is an all-leaguer from the Mission League who has become a top offensive lineman in the area. Acosta is going into his senior season with high hopes for the Lancers.
Q: What’s up kid, how’s it going?
A: Hi George. I’m doing well, thank you.
Q: How does it feel to be recognized as one of the top returning linemen in the area?
A: It feels good to be noticed and represent Bishop Amat in an area with a lot of great athletes
Q: How long have you been playing football, and where did you play before Bishop Amat?
A: I’ve been playing for seven years. I started with the West Covina Bruins when i was 10.
Q: Who do you model your game after?
A: There’s not really a certain someone who I model my game after but I try to go out there and play to the standard that Bishop Amat is known to play at.
Q: How would your teammates and coaches describe you?
A: I think they appreciate my determination for our team and the heart that not only me but all my teammates play with as well.
Q: What is your goal for the team this upcoming season?
A: To be playing in December.
Q: What is the biggest lesson you have learned from football so far?
A: To trust the process with tough situations and that God puts me through battles he knows I can push through and over come.
Q: How do you handle the pressure of playing in high-stakes games?
A: Staying focused on our game-plans that we made during the week and taking all that adrenaline and using it on each play.
Q: I know you’re only a junior but what are you goals for after high school. Do you want to keep playing?
A: If the opportunity arises I would love to continue to play football.
Q: Anything else you would like to say or want us to know?
A: Good luck to all the schools out there on this upcoming season. I want to thank the whole organization of Bishop Amat, from coaches to teachers, teammates, and also my family and friends. Thank you as well George. Looking forward to a great Spring and senior season.
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I want to add my best wishes to Cruz in the forthcoming season, but most of all let me thank George Hernandez for these interviews, and indeed for everything he does in the service of high school sports.
Bishop Amat Football is in zthe Past. Nobody wants to go there anymore.
We love watching Cruz play football! His passion and determination really show every time he’s on the field. Good luck, Cruz, and to the entire Lancers team!
Awesome!! UNC.
Nice interview. Very proud of Cruz Acosta
Looking forward to next years season.
He didn’t mention his uncle Eddie whom was an inspiration to his upbringing and his guide. But that’s okay I still love him.
Great interview